Baths to washing machines: welcome to the (almost) waterless home of the future

Domestic products that eliminate the need for water could mean you'll never have to get wet in the bath or boil an egg again

Dry shampoos have been a morning routine game-changer, but DryBath takes hygiene hacks one step further. Claiming to be the world's first bath-substituting lotion, it is among a number of emerging waterless, or near waterless, household solutions.

Launched in 2012 by Headboy Industries, DryBath is a cleansing gel made of antiseptic essential oils, bioflavonoids and natural deodorant Tawas that can be rubbed and left on the skin. It was originally developed for poorer communities facing challenges around limited access to water and lack of basic sanitation. However it is proving most popular with working mums in modern homes.